my head is never so clear as when i'm hiking through downtown, buffeted by people and cars, surrounded by noise. the chatter in a cafe, the pulsing music in a club, the lights in a bar. i am alone in the middle of chaos, and i love it. i feel like a fish floating in a strange ocean with a magnificent view of strange worlds all around.

POD (Principle of Distraction):
That mild distractions give us stability and focus. That constant disruptions and agitations are positive.

Explanation of POD:
the idea is simple: mechanisms for maintaining a course grow weak if they aren't used. mild distractions provide exercise and keep things strong.

Examples of POD:
-good thinking is easy to do while walking.
-one's life comes into focus after a vacation.
-mildly vibrating the feet of old people (for instance with piezo-electrics in their shoes) dramatically improves their balance, (perhaps by priming their nerves for action).